Social Worker MSW (Behavioral Health Screener) - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary The Behavioral Health Screener will support the implementation of Project ARK/WashU School of Medicine Infectious Diseases (WUID) Behavioral Health programming and duties. The Behavioral Health Screener will conduct behavioral health screenings in the clinic and provide referrals to mental health and psychiatry resources when appropriate. The Behavioral Health Screener will plan, organize, and implement social work services for patients and families. They will work closely with the Project ARK/WUID Behavioral Health team to ensure delivery of Behavioral Health services. Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides behavioral health screening services for patients. Serves as first-line behavioral health crisis response for clinic. Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records. Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up. Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families. Verifies insurance coverage for patients. Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources. Fosters a spirit of teamwork and collaboration and excellent customer service. Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in staff trainings and meetings, continuing education, and cross-training programs according to established standards and WashU policies. Performs other duties as assigned to support the WUID Behavioral Health Program. Working Conditions Normal office environment. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically standing or walking. Repetitive wrist, hand or dinger movement (PC typing). Equipment Office equipment. Education & Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work. Currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.) Certifications & Professional Licenses Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills Active Listening Case Management Computer Literacy Critical Thinking Customer Empathy Family Support Interpersonal Relationships Oral Communications Patient Advocacy Patient Education Problem Solving Time Management Written Communication Driver's License A driver's license is not required for this position. Grade & Salary Grade: C11 Salary Range: $56,200.00 - $87,100.00 per annum. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis